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Dr. Walter Fombin Foto, BDS, DMD
Dentist
4202 10TH ST SE # 101 PUYALLUP WA, 98374About
Dr. Walter Foto is a Dentist practicing in Lakewood, WA. Dr. Foto specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
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Dr. Walter Fombin Foto, BDS, DMD's Expert Contributions
Is implant surgery done under local anesthesia?
yes, it can be under local anesthesia. READ MORE
How long I will have pain after implant surgery?
depending on the placement up to 10 days READ MORE
How can I clean my partial dentures?
by socking it in denture cleaner READ MORE
How long does a partial denture last?
depends on the care you take care of it. Insurance says 5 years READ MORE
What are the cons of Invisalign?
please consult a orthodontic READ MORE
Do you need a root canal for a crown?
no you don't have to have a root canal just for a crown. You may have a crown put on to protect the tooth from having a root canal. READ MORE
How can I make my dentures more comfortable?
go back to the place you had them made have them adjust them READ MORE
Can you use a water flosser on dental implants?
yes READ MORE
Are zirconia veneers permanent?
Yes, zirconia veneers are permanent, Veneers are simpler than a crown, that covers the tooth. READ MORE
What type of sore is this? Do I need to worry about it?
This is a salvation gland cist , you need to go seen oral surgeon to have this removed. READ MORE
X-ray shows dark area at root tip advised to have a root canal, but have never had any symptoms should I wait
Please send x-rays for review. READ MORE
Who is better for a dental implant oral surgeon or dentist?
Oral surgeon. READ MORE
Dr. Walter Fombin Foto, BDS, DMD's Practice location
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7424 Bridgeport Way W Suite #311 -Lakewood, WA 98499Get Direction
Myers Road Oral Care Center
8412 Myers Rd E Ste 101 -Bonney Lake, WA 98391Get Direction
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Get to know Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr. Walter Fombin Foto, who serves patients in Bonney Lake, Washington.
A highly trained oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Foto tends to patients’ dental needs at Myers Road Oral Care Center in Bonney Lake, Washington. He brings a wealth of experience in oral surgery, implants and related surgeries, general anesthesia in all age groups, cosmetic and full scope dentistry, and facial aesthetics. He also makes time to provide care for patients with special needs.
Born in Cameroon, West Africa, Dr. Foto attended and graduated from St. Joseph’s College Sasse and then from Cameroon College of Arts, Science, and Technology with a Baccalaureate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Next, he attended and graduated from the University of Ibadan, College of Medicine, where he earned in his second year, the CommonWealth Scholarship, administered by the Federal Government of Nigeria. Additionally, Dr. Foto won the 1500 meter Track Championship and received the Silver Medal in the 5000 meter and the 1000 meter at the Quadrangular University Games.
He held offices as President of the Foreign Students Association and Senior House Officer at the Center for Oral, Maxillo—Facial Surgery at Ring Road Hospital Ibadan. He then returned to his native country, Cameroon, and served as a dental surgeon at the Catholic Hospital, Shisong, Banso, then later at the Government Hospital Efoulan, Yaounde.
Immigrating to the United States to pursue his dream to become an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Foto attended the University of Pennsylvania and graduated in 1997 with a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree. He was the only student to earn a National Boards Merit Award for Academic Excellence. He then attended the University of Washington Oral and Maxillo—Facial Residency Program, as one of two candidates from more than eighty applicants.
In addition, Dr. Foto studied at the Zickenhuis hospital in the Netherlands, Harborview Medical Center, and Seattle’s Children’s Hospital. He graduated in 2001, then joined a private practice in Puyallup and Lakewood.
Board-certified with The American Society of Dental Anesthesiologists, he is a member of the American College of Oral and Maxillo—Facial Surgeons, a member of the American Dental Association, a Fellow of the Association of Facial Aesthetics, and Current President of the Cameroonian Society in the greater Seattle area.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery specializes in surgery of the face, mouth, and jaws. It is an internationally recognized surgical specialty. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are dental specialists who treat conditions, defects, injuries, and esthetic aspects of the mouth, teeth, jaws, and face. Their training involves a four-year graduate degree in dentistry and the completion of a minimum four-year hospital surgical residency program.
Outside of the office, Dr. Foto is married with six kids, enjoys cooking, working out in the gym, reading (especially Foreign affairs), and traveling.
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